Live Well In The Classic Craftsman Style

From the street, the Markham has the appearance of a totally symmetrical Craftsman-style bungalow with an attached porte cochere. Telling details are the stone veneer bases supporting tapered columns, exposed rafter tails where the roof joins the wall, a gabled dormer and windows with smaller panes in their upper halves.

Inside, a conveniently placed half-bath is tucked behind the foyer’s coat closet. Double doors on the right open into a den, ideally placed for use as a home office. The foyer’s open left side leads directly into the living room. On the living room’s left wall, a mess-free gas fireplace serves as a focal point next to cabinetry for a home entertainment center.

The living room links to the dining room which, in turn, is open to the nook and kitchen. The kitchen has cupboards and counters on three sides, including a set that extends into the nook and a roomy walk-in pantry. The nook’s wide sliding glass doors offer direct access to a covered patio, which could be screened, if desired.

Laundry appliances are right off the kitchen. The utility room has built-in cabinets and a spacious folding counter. A door there connects the room to a large storage area, tucked under the stairs.

A cozy, semi-private window seat is nestled into an alcove on the far side of the nook, across from the entry to the owners’ suite. This makes a great place to read a book, or simply daydream.

The owners’ suite is at the rear of the Markham. Amenities here include: a walk-in closet, spa tub, dual vanity and a separately enclosed toilet and shower. Two more bedrooms and a bathroom are upstairs.

For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Markham 30-575 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call 800.634.0123 or visit our Web site at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.